Change is Good - Dear Kid

I noticed that you were getting a bit cranky and clingy as I finished packing up our things today.

Dear Daniel

I know you sense a change is happening and it might be scary. Living with my family is all that you've know during your early life. But sweetie we can't and shouldn't live with them for much longer.

I know your too young to understand about change, but it's a good and healthy part of life. Your growing and you need your own space and home. I want to give you a stable environment and life not filled with drama and stress.

This is something your dad and I didn't have while growing up and we promised to give that to you. For my part I'm going to keep that promise and finally move out and on from living with my family.

I'm excited to finally start our life as a family. It's ok that it's just the two of us.

It will be a bit rough to start but mommy promises it will get better. Have faith in me and this decision.

Now please let go of my leg so I can finish packing.

Love you always,
Your Umma

Mommy Bathroom Time - Dear Kid

It's time for you to allow mommy some private all alone bathroom time.

Dear Daniel

I understand that you like to follow me around to make sure your not missing anything exciting...or eatable. But the bathroom is/has been/and will remain off limits to you until your potty trained...or it's bath time.

Please stop trying to open the door. Please also stop banging on said door when you can't find a way to open it. Most important please stop making a scene until mommy is forced to peak out the bathroom to check that everything is OK.

I hope you will soon understand this is about mommy needing someplace where she is not being "mommy".

Love you always,
Your Umma